INDC
On May 15, 2015 the Government of Canada announced that Canada
plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 30% below
2005 levels by 2030. Canada formally submitted this target,
referred to as an Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, to
the United Nations Framework on Climate Change.
According to a statement by Canada's Environment Minister
"This is a fair and ambitious target that is in line with
other major industrialized countries and reflects our national
circumstances, including Canada's position as a world leader in
clean electricity generation."
In its INDC submission, Canada noted:
As a vast Northern nation, Canada faces unique challenges in
addressing climate change: a growing population, extreme
temperatures, a large landmass, and a diversified growing economy
with significant natural resources are some of the circumstances
influencing Canadian greenhouse gas emissions. espite these
challenges, Canada has one of the cleanest
